Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed passes away

Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan suddenly passed away on Thursday, the UAE Presidential Court announced.

In its statement, the Presidential Court extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies on the death of Sheikh Hazza.

“The Presidential Court extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies on the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praying to Allah Almighty to shower the deceased with His vast mercy, grant him eternal paradise and provide his family and relatives with patience and solace,” the message stated.

He was understood to be in his mid-30s. The cause of death was not announced yet.

Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed was an accomplished horse rider and was well known in equestrian circles.

He was the son of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died in 2019.

Sheikh Sultan served as the President’s Representative to the late President Sheikh Khalifa.

He was also the brother of President Sheikh Mohamed.